CVOR RN Educator
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Educator (Registered Nurse)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 5x8 hours (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Role: CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) RN Educator
• Responsibilities include educating and supporting staff in a large cardiovascular program that handles transplants, VADs (ventricular assist devices), heart failure, aortic work, robotic surgery, and possibly congenital heart surgery.
• Must have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Expected to have experience creating competencies and knowledge of standards.
• Work location within a 60-mile travel radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• CVOR (3 years of experience)
• CVOR experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
  • Ongoing monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Employment History:

  • Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps.
  • Two positive supervisory references supporting at least two years of experience within the last three years.
• Drug Screening:

  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Health Requirements:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required.
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
  • Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years preferred.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
  • N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher) within 3 years of start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with specific scoring requirements, updated annually, required for cardiac and critical care specialties.
• Other unit-specific certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) based on unit assignment.

Additional Notes

• Valid driver’s license required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date is mandatory.
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual required.

This position is ideal for an experienced CVOR RN with strong perioperative skills, prior travel experience, and a commitment to education and standards in a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical environment.